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Janet Sue Walker, age 73, passed away on April 17, 2020, in Whitter, surrounded by her family. Born Sept. 2, 1946, Janet was the daughter of Othal Noah Holbrook and Mildred LaVonne Cole-Snarr and adopted father James Edgar Snarr. She was the eldest of three siblings that preceded in death. She was a passionate wife of the late Robert William Walker Sr. Janet was a remarkable woman with a servant heart that touched many people's lives. She was a loving mother/stepmother to 10 children, a...
George White was born in Bakersfield and graduated from Shafter High School. He passed away on April 10 from cancer. During his years in high school, he was very active in sports. He is survived by his parents, George and Joan White; his wife, June; and three children. [CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story misstated that membrs of George White's family preceded him in death.]...
Yoko Tonoike Martin, born Dec. 10, 1944, came to Bakersfield in 1963 from Tokyo with her husband, Tommy Martin. She worked as a registered nurse for 26 years at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield and Wasco State Prison. She loved being a nurse and helping people; that was truly her gift from God. She passed away at age 78 on April 14, 2020. Those who knew her loved her. Yoko was the greatest wife, mom and grandma in the whole world. She dedicated her whole life to her family and the Lord Jesus...
Analise Grace Rivera, infant, of Bakersfield, passed away April 19. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
John Nickelsen, devoted husband, principled father, and fair-minded businessman, passed away at his home in Carpinteria on April 11, 2020. He was 93. John was born in Albert Lea Minnesota on Sept. 9, 1926, and grew up in Dubuque, Iowa. Parents Emmett and Florence, who were both in the military, raised him to have a strong work ethic, which John passed on to his children. One of his first jobs was to deliver the local paper. Back then, the fee was collected on the route. His family moved to Calif...
Marjorie Ann Smith, 94, was born on Oct. 4, 1925 and was called home by Our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2020. She is survived by her sons Don of Las Vegas and Wayne (Kathie) of Shafter. grandchildren Brent (Debbie), Erik (Kate), Brandie (Damien), Christopher (Joy), and Johnathon; also nine great grandchildren and sister Joy Logan. Her family and friends were the joy of her life. They, in turn, felt blessed to have shared this love. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Nathan...
Roy Scroggins was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Casa, Ark. to Roy and Letha (McCourt) Scroggins. He passed away peacefuly on April 7, 2020, in Bakersfield. He is survived by his sister, Rachael Reynolds, of Wasco, and his cousin and caregiver, Ruby Hickman on Buttonwillow. Roy is also survived by many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois. The family would like to thank The Rose Garden Care Center tor the loving and compassionate care they gave Roy, and a special thank you...
On March 5, 2020, Maudie (Crabb) Handel passed away peacefully at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her children when she passed in her home in Cambria. Born June 16, 1935, in Hollis, Okla., to Clifford and Vi Crabb. Maudie and her family moved to California in 1940. They ultimately settled in Shafter, where she became an integral part of the community and raised her loving family. After raising her family, Maudie explored her interest in politics and began working for the Republican Party,...
Martin Roque Jr., 87, of Shafter, passed away April 11 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Thomas Wayne Brown, 68, of Bakersfield, passed away April 11 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Eliodora Espinoza, 85, of Shafter, passed away April 10 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Yoko Tonoike Martin, 78, of Shafter, passed away April 14, 2020. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Jacinto Ruiz Gomez was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Donna, Texas, to parents Siriaco and Maria Gomez. He married the love of his life, Concepcion (Maldonado) Gomez, in Edinburg, Texas, on March 23, 1961. The couple moved to California in 1962, and settled in Shafter in 1965. Jacinto worked as a truck driver and in farming during his career; he was employed over the years by American Transfer, Gerald Ford Harvesting and Wilson Ag. Jacinto was preceded in death by his son, Jacinto "Jay" Gomez Jr., and...
Yoko Tonoike Martin, born Dec. 10, 1944, came to Bakersfield in 1963 from Tokyo with her husband, Tommy Martin. She worked as a registered nurse for 26 years at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield and Wasco State Prison. She loved being a nurse and helping people; that was truly her gift from God. She passed away at age 78 on April 14, 2020. Those who knew her loved her. Yoko was the greatest wife, mom and grandma in the whole world. She dedicated her whole life to her family and the Lord Jesus...
Delbert (Peewee) Crawford, son of a long time Wasco family, passed away at his home in San Pedro on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Delbert was the youngest of five siblings of CO and Dollie Crawford. Delbert is survived by his twin brother Deryl (Bumbo), sister Wanda and brother Vernon, as well as his wife of 49 years, Barbara, daughter Alaina, son Cameron and his wife Grace, grandson Paul and granddaughter Nola. Delbert graduated from Wasco High School in the class of 1958. Following a tour in the...
Melinda Martinez died March 31, 2020, with her loving husband, Donald Quinonez, at her side. She was born to Efren and Maria Martinez on Aug. 28, 1975, in Bakersfield. She resided most of her life in Shafter, then later moved to Delano, with her husband. She was preceded in death by father Efren Martinez, mother Maria Martinez, sister Ismelda Gutierrez and son Nicholas Martinez. She was survived by her husband, Donald Quinonez; son Michael Garcia and his wife, Adrianah Garcia, and daughter Meah;...
Marjorie Ann Smith, 94, was born on Oct. 4, 1925 and was called home by Our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2020. She is survived by her sons Don of Las Vegas and Wayne (Kathie) of Shafter. grandchildren Brent (Debbie), Erik (Kate), Brandie (Damien), Christopher (Joy), and Johnathon; also nine great grandchildren and sister Joy Logan. Her family and friends were the joy of her life. They, in turn, felt blessed to have shared this love. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Nathan...
Woodrow Wilson, 70, of Bakersfield, passed away April 3. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Henry E. Barela, 63, of Shafter, passed away March 22. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Antonio Pacheco Reyes, 65, of Shafter, passed away March 29 in Ensenada, Baja California. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Roy Scroggins Jr., 80, of Bakersfield, passed away April 7. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Pedro Sedano, 70, of Wasco, passed away April 7, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco....
On March 5, 2020, Maudie (Crabb) Handel passed away peacefully at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her children when she passed in her home in Cambria. Born June 16, 1935, in Hollis, Okla., to Clifford and Vi Crabb. Maudie and her family moved to California in 1940. They ultimately settled in Shafter, where she became an integral part of the community and raised her loving family. After raising her family, Maudie explored her interest in politics and began working for the Republican Party,...
Billy Ashbrooks was a lifelong trucker. He spent most of his life with his love, Jacqueline Lynch, who held his hand as he left this life. He had two daughters, Misty Kendell and Amanda Pauley. Misty gave him three beautiful grandsons. Amanda gave him two grandsons and two granddaughters. He is survived by spouse Jackie Lynch; daughters Misty Kendell and Amanda Pauley; sons-in-law Nickolas Burton, Eduardo Orozco and Shaun Stinson; grandsons Timothy, Nathan, Clayton and Pedro; granddaughters...
Juan Manuel Carrillo Castellanos, 51, of Shafter, passed away March 20, 2020, in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Ronald “Ronnie” D. Coble, 45, of Wasco, passed away March 26, 2020, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Bessie L. Hutson, 93, of Wasco, passed away March 29, 2020, in Wasco. Peters Funeral Home, Wasco. Leland Melville Jr., 70, of Bakersfield, passed away March 26, 2020, in Fresno. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Melinda Martinez died March 31, 2020, with her loving husband, Donald Quinonez, at her side. She was born to Efren and Maria Martinez on Aug. 28, 1975, in Bakersfield. She resided most of her life in Shafter, then later moved to Delano, with her husband. She was preceded in death by father Efren Martinez, mother Maria Martinez, sister Ismelda Gutierrez and son Nicholas Martinez. She was survived by her husband, Donald Quinonez; son Michael Garcia and his wife, Adrianah Garcia, and daughter Meah;...
Ray Pena, 51, of Shafter, passed away in Bakersfield March 20. Basham & Lara Funeral Care. Evertte Knight, 92, of Bakersfield, passed away March 23. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Karen Duke, 63, of Bakersfield, passed away March 18. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Michael Shane Roark, 54, of Shafter, passed away March 19. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Virginia Busby, 87, of Shafter, passed away March 17 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Doris Miller was involved in the school PTA and a member of the Shafter Methodist Church. She loved and cared for her grandchildren all the time. Survived by daughter Dianne Marie Stewart (Robert Lee Stewart) and grandchildren Phillip Wolff, Sara Wolff, Teresa Wolff (deceased), Bobby Stewart, Krystal Stewart, Taylor Stewart and Brody Stewart; son Michael Miller (deceased); daughter Jeanne Cathaway; grandchildren Jason Jarrett, Rebecca Jarrett, Megan Jarrett, Zachary Douglas and Mathew Jarrett....
Eloy Delgado Arismendez, 66, of Shafter, passed away March 11 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 55, of Shafter, passed away March 6 in Shafter. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Clinton Carr, 59, of Shafter, passed away in March 12. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Naomi Eckels, 79, of Shafter, passed away March 12 in Bakersfield. Basham & Lara Funeral Care, Shafter. Kenneth L. Lockling, 88, of Shafter, passed away March 16. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. David Lee Hamilton, 70, of Shafter, passed...
Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, 55, passed away on March 6, 2020, at her home in Shafter. She was born on Aug. 31, 1964, in Tecolapa, Colima, Mexico to Eulalio and Estolia Sanchez. Guadalupe and Rene Nazario were happily married for over 30 years. Guadalupe is survived by Rene Nazario, her husband, and her five children, Cristela Sanchez, Vanessa, Jaqueline, Antonio and Kassandra Nazario. A viewing will be held at Basham & Lara Funeral Care in Shafter on Wednesday March 11, at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 12, at...
Wendy Sue Englen, 61, of Bakersfield, passed away March 1 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Lonnie A. Wilson, 65, of Bakersfield, passed away March 4. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. Rose Lane, 57, of Shafter, passed away Feb. 23 in Bakersfield. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter. James Paul Weddington, 85, of Shafter, passed away Dec. 12, 2019 in Shafter. Peters Funeral Home, Shafter....
Danny Harold Wilson Sr., age 62, passed away on Feb. 18, 2020, at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield. He was born on Jan. 22, 1958, in Bakersfield to Henry Dennison Wilson and Goldin Lavonne Walden. Danny married the love of his life, Cathy Wilson, on June 27, 1982, in Carson City, Nev. They were together for 44 years and married for 38 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved watching his grandchildren grow up. His grandbabies were the light of his life. He was a...
